[Female sterilization: an inquiry]. / Esterilizacao na mulher: um inquerito.

PIP: This article lists 4 responses from doctors practicing in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, Sao Paulo, and Porto Alegre), to a questionnaire dealing with several specific techniques utilized in female sterilization. 2 respondents favored laparoscopy on the basis of its numerous advantages, the others preferred laparotomy, citing the expensive equipment and unusual expertise required by the other technique. The respondents generally favored the Pomeroy technique. There was no objection to performing sterilization by cesaren incision, however some variations were suggested as to timing and modus operandi. The respondents were all vehemently opposed to the use of hysterotomy for the specific purpose of sterilization. For techniques involving the ovaries rather than the Fallopian tubes, there was general agreement that until further experience is gained, work on the Fallopian tubes is preferable. 2 respondents described their procedures in the use of laparoscopy for sterilization purposes, the others acknowledged they had no expertise in the matter. None of the respondents use hysteroscopy for sterilization pruposes.^ieng